Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG123 Brand: Hermès
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG123 Brand: Hermès
Hermès Jaune Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Jaune Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG091 Brand
Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG105 Brand
Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Hermés 2 way Kelly bag, Retourne, 32 cm, Curchevel leather in gold, Collection L in circle = 1982
Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Sellier Bag with GHW in Courchevel leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Sellier Bag with GHW. Courchevel leather. Vintage rare piece. Y round circle
HERMES Bleu France Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in Bleu France canvas and
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Rouge Vif Red Courchevel Leather Gold HW 2003
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
lustrous. DETAILS Brand: Hermes Kelly Stamp: G Box Year of manufacture: 2003 Exterior Color: Red / Rouge
$20,907
Size: Centimeter
HERMÉS KELLY Retourne 32 cm bag in toile beige, Courchevel blue leather 1995s
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Iconic Hermès "Kelly Retourne" 32 cm 2 way bag (Made in France), beige Canvas and ''Courchevel
HERMÉS KELLY Sellier 2 way bag 35 cm gold Courchevel leather, stamp B /1998
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A gorgeous Hermès Kelly Sellier 35 cm bag in gold Courchevel leather (Made in France). The gold
Hermes Kelly Handbag Marine Courchevel with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Kelly Handbag Marine Courchevel with Gold Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color
Hermes Kelly Handbag Bleu Marine Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Kelly Handbag Bleu Marine Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Bleu
Hermes Kelly 32 Raisin Courchevel Leather SHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Purple / Raisin (designer color) Material: Courchevel Leather Condition: Rank A Overall
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier 2way Hand Shoulder Bag Rouge Vif Courchevel
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier 2way Hand Shoulder Bag Rouge Vif Courchevel Additonal information: Color
Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap in Red Courchevel leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing Hermes Kelly 32 retourné handbag strap in Red Courchevel leather, gold plated metal
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier 2way Handbag Shoulder Bag Courchevel Natural Rouge Vif
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier 2way Handbag Shoulder Bag Courchevel Natural Rouge Vif Additional
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Brand- Hermès Model- Kelly 20cm Product Type
Hermès JAUNE COURCHEVEL LEATHER KELLY 20CM SELLIER
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès JAUNE COURCHEVEL LEATHER KELLY 20CM SELLIER CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in very good
HERMES Kelly 40 Courchevel Gold Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
This Hermès kelly 40 is sought after by gentlemen because it is extremely practical. It has a large
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1346 Brand
Hermès Blue Indigo Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Indigo Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne CONDITION NOTES The exterior is
1994 Hermes Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly Sellier 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly Sellier 32cm This HERMES Kelly 32cm is in Very Good
HERMES beige leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Naturelle Courchevel Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly I 35 Retourne bag in naturelle (light tan) Veau Courchevel leather with
HERMES gold courchevel 32 cm KELLY with gilt hardware & strap
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous gold courchevel leather Kelly bag with gold hardware including gold elephant charm from
1stdibs Exclusives Hermès Micro Kelly 15cm Rouge Courchevel Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives from Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Sellier Size: Micro 15cm Color
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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
1994 Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier Xupes Reference: JJLG004 Serial
HERMES Jaune yellow Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in Jaune canvas and Courchevel
HERMES Rouge Vif Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in Rouge Vif canvas and
HERMES Gold camel Courchevel leather & Gold KELLY II 35 RETOURNER Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly I 32 Retourne' bag in Gold (camel) Veau Courchevel leather with contrasting white
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Gold Courchevel Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Cute Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version (rigid, more classy !) Made in France
HERMES Natural (beige) Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for the Kelly or Evelyne bag in brown canvas and leather. Has
HERMES Chocolat brown Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for the Kelly or Evelyne bag in Chocolat brown canvas and
HERMES Bleu Indigo Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in Bleu Indigo canvas and
Hermes Vintage Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Blue de France Courchevel Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes insanely beautiful mini Vintage 20cm Hermes Kelly Sellier in rare Blue
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H 8.47 in D 3.94 in L 11.42 in
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag Sellier Courchevel Rouge Vif Gold Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Here is a chance to get a so beautiful authentic Hermès Bag "KELLY" Sellier Version (outer seams
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Super Cute Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Blue Courchevel Leather GHD 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, So Cchic ! This bag is the
1990s Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly Retourne 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMES Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly Retourne 35cm This HERMES Kelly 35cm is in
Hermes Rouge Vif Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rouge VIF Courchevel leather Kelly 32 bag. Vintage Kelly bag in excellent condition. Gold
Hermes Red 1989 Courchevel Retourne Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage red leather Courchevel Retourne Kelly bag by Hermes. Circa 1989. Gold-tone
HERMES Kelly Belt in Purple Courchevel Leather Size 85
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
.HERMES Kelly Belt in Purple Courchevel Leather Size 85. The hardware is in silver plate metal. In
HERMES Vert Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in Vert green canvas and leather
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Rare Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Green Courchevel Leather GHW
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, So Cchic ! This
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H 8.27 in W 4.73 in L 11.23 in
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Toile Canvas Courchevel Epsom Navy Blue Leather GHW
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic HERMES Bag "KELLY" Sellier Version (Rigid) Made in France Stamp B in square
Hermès Kelly Courchevel 32
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Very Elegant and Timeless Kelly Handbag of Hermès. Gold Courchevel Leather, Gold hardware finishing
Hermès Kelly 40 Gold Courchevel
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nothing is better than a bag with a rich history, much like this Hermès Kelly bag. The iconic bag
Rare Hermès Kelly Green Courchevel 1991
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
A Rare 32 cm Hermès Kelly Handbag. Sought-after Green Courchevel Leather, gold hardware. Stamp
Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Courchevel 38
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Courchevel 38 borrows its classic design from the
Hermes Kelly Depeche Bag Courchevel 38
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 12", Width 15", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Depeche Bag
Hermes Kelly Depeche Bag Courchevel 38
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 12", Width 15", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Depeche Bag Courchevel 38 Exterior Material
Hermes Kelly Depeche Bag Courchevel 38
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 12", Width 15", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Depeche Bag Courchevel 38 Exterior Material
Hermès Gold Kelly 28 in Courchevel
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gold Courchevel leather Gold hardware Circle W stamp (1993 origin) Due to its vintage nature
Hermes Kelly 40 Gold Sellier Courchevel GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermes Kelly 40 Gold Sellier Courchevel GHW. This Kelly bag in a size 40 features gold hardware and
Hermes MINI Kelly 15 Bag Courchevel Gold
By Hermès
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
Hermes Mini Kelly 15 Bag Courchevel Gold with shoulder strap. Mini Mini Kelly or Kelly 15 The
Hermès Vintage Beige Courchevel 28 Cm Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
This authentic Hermès 28 cm Vintage Sellier Kelly is in very good overall condition. There is
Hermes Vert Bengal Courchevel Leather Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very Good Vintage Condition Hermes Kelly 32 Vert Bengal Courchevel Leather Join the elite group
Hermes Kelly Gold Courchevel with Gold Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Kelly Gold Courchevel with Gold Hardware 40 is as classic and timeless as
Hermes Kelly 20cm Rouge Vif Courchevel Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Kelly sellier rouge vif Courchevel leather Gold hardware Year stamp: E Square 2001
Hermes Kelly 28 Brown Courchevel Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
this rich and stunningly chic brown Hermes Kelly 28 bag. Courchevel leather Gold hardware Made in
Hermes Chocolat Courchevel Kelly 32cm Gold Hardware (Preowned)
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Chocolat courchevel leather Kelly 32cm with tonal stitching, gold hardware, front toggle
Hermès Kelly 32 cm cuir courchevel gold GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Join the elite group of Hermes enthusiasts with this stunning 32cm Kelly handbag! This
Hermes Kelly Handbag Natural Courchevel With Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Kelly Handbag Natural Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32, crafted from Natural brown
Hermes Kelly Handbag Gold Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Kelly Handbag Gold Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32, crafted from Gold brown Courchevel
Hermes Kelly Handbag Gold Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Kelly Handbag Gold Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32, crafted from Gold brown Courchevel
Hermes Kelly Handbag Gold Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Kelly Handbag Gold Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32, crafted from Gold brown Courchevel
Hermes Kelly 35 Cognac Courchevel Retourne Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Kelly 35 Cognac Courchevel Retourne Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag Courchevel Gold tone
Hermes Kelly Handbag Natural Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Kelly Handbag Natural Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32, crafted from Natural brown
Hermes Kelly Handbag Natural Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Kelly Handbag Natural Courchevel with Gold Hardware 32, crafted from Natural brown
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (not zippered). It incl...
$12,418
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$59,834
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Dior Saddle bag, crafted in scratch resistant grained c...
Rare Hermès Vintage Black Leather Sac 404 Top Handle Doctor's Bag
By Hermès
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Hermes Sac 404 in black box calf leather with gold-plated metal hardware, top handle, push-lock top closure and key (attached to handle and housed in a leather clochette.). T...
$33,513Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...
$6,213
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.